Custom Blood Panels

Early Detection is the Key to Prevention

the biostation™ Diagnostic Lab Testing

Everything you need to know about the state of your health can be determined from within. At the biostation™, we believe strongly that diagnostic testing, which observes for markers of disease and function throughout the entire body, can help show the way to optimize people’s health, help athletes achieve optimal performance, and identify the root cause of symptoms that people are experiencing. Our goal is to recognize deficiencies within your system before you do. Once those deficiencies are identified, medical director Martin G. Bloom, M.D. will prescribe a custom treatment plan to help you achieve your health and wellness goals, and allow you to feel your best at any age.

Meet Dr. Bloom

I’ve spent many years testing hormones, and I’m still amazed at how many people suffer from sub-optimal hormone levels for such an important marker of health.

Inflammation is quite the buzzword these days, but why speculate what your inflammatory levels are when you can accurately quantify inflammatory levels in your body? the biostation’s advanced inflammation and cardiovascular panel will tell you that information.

The name the basics is a bit misleading because while it is the biostation’s entry-level blood panel, it provides you with a thorough place to start. We always build on the basics, and without the information of these standard and important profiles, your steps toward optimal wellness will never be complete.

Functional hormone analysis is increasing in popularity for a reason. The balance of sex hormones can have an impact on body composition, bone density, energy levels, mood, libido and general wellbeing.

If you haven’t noticed, everyone is talking about the poisonous effect that sugar has on the body. While poison is a strong word, the biostation recognizes that a multifaceted approach in testing blood sugar levels is just as important as limiting sugar consumption.

the biostation, in its quest to provide optimal health and accurate information for its patients, stresses the importance of thyroid health to maintain an efficient metabolism, optimal energy and proper body composition.

Are you tired all the time and/or starting to develop strange mental or physical symptoms out of nowhere? Due to common stressors that we tend to take for granted in our modern lifestyles, your adrenal glands may be fatigued or even burned out.

What if those annoying or even debilitating symptoms could resolve just by cutting out food(s) from your diet? The IGG Food Antibodies Profile is a staple at the biostation when exploring the underlying causes of many issues.la.

Hematocrit (hct) indicates whether you have too few or too many red blood cells.

Hemoglobin

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Hemoglobin

Hemoglobin is a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to your body's organs and tissues and transports carbon dioxide from your organs and tissues back to your lungs.

Lymphocytes

MCH

MCHC

MCV

Monocytes

Neutrophils

Platelet

RBC

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RBC

Red blood cell count. Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. They also carry carbon dioxide back to the lungs so it can be exhaled. If the RBC count is low (anemia), the body may not be getting the oxygen it needs. If the count is too high (a condition called polycythemia), there is a chance that the red blood cells will clump together and block tiny blood vessels (capillaries).

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is an enzyme found mostly in the cells of the liver and kidneys; much smaller amounts are also found in the heart and muscles. In healthy individuals, ALT levels in the blood are low. When the liver is damaged, ALT is released into the bloodstream, usually before more obvious symptoms of liver damage occur, such as jaundice. This makes ALT a useful test for detecting liver damage.

AST

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AST

Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is an enzyme found in cells throughout the body, but mostly in the heart and liver, and to a lesser extent in the kidneys and muscles. In healthy individuals, levels of AST in the blood are low. When liver or muscle cells are injured, they release AST into the blood. This makes AST a useful test for detecting liver damage.

BUN/Creatinine

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BUN/Creatinine

The blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test measures the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood. Most diseases or conditions that affect the kidneys or liver have the potential to affect the amount of urea present in the blood. If increased amounts of urea are produced by the liver or decreased amounts are excreted by the kidneys, then urea concentrations will rise. If significant liver damage or disease inhibits the production of urea, then BUN concentrations may fall.

Carbon Dioxide

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Carbon Dioxide

Helps to maintain the body's acid-base balance (pH).

Chloride

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Chloride

Helps to regulate the amount of fluid in the body and maintain the acid-base balance.

Glucose

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Glucose

Glucose is the body's primary source of energy. However, chronically high levels can potentially lead to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer's.

Potassium

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Potassium

Vital to cell metabolism and muscle function.

Sodium

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Sodium

Vital to normal body processes, including nerve and muscle function.

Total Bilirubin

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Total Bilirubin

Bilirubin is an orange-yellow pigment that is a waste product primarily produced by the normal breakdown of heme, a substance found mainly in the protein hemoglobin in red blood cells (RBCs). It is ultimately processed by the liver to allow its elimination from the body. In adults and older children, bilirubin is measured to diagnose and/or monitor liver diseases, such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, or gallstones. It is also used to evaluate people with sickle cell disease or other causes of hemolytic anemia who may have episodes when excessive red blood cell destruction takes place, increasing bilirubin levels.

Total Protein

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Total Protein

Total protein is a count of protein, including albumin and globulin in your blood. This test can be used to determine whether certain liver diseases are present.

Uric Acid

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Uric Acid

Uric acid is a chemical created when the body breaks down substances called purines. Purines are found in some foods and drinks, such as liver, anchovies, mackerel, dried beans, peas, and beer. Most uric acid dissolves in blood and travels to the kidneys, where it passes out in urine.

Lipid Panel

HDL

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HDL

High-density lipoprotein is considered to be beneficial because it removes excess cholesterol from tissues and carries it to the liver for disposal. Hence, HDL cholesterol is often termed "good" cholesterol.

LDL Calculated

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LDL Calculated

Low-density lipoprotein is considered to be undesirable and is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol because it deposits excess cholesterol in blood vessel walls and contributes to hardening of the arteries and plaque formation. Plaques can narrow or eventually block the opening of blood vessels, leading to hardening of the arteries and increased risk of numerous health problems, including heart disease and stroke.

LDL/HDL Ratio

Total Cholesterol

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Total Cholesterol

This is the total cholesterol that is found in the bloodstream. It includes both HDL and LDL which are broken down separately in the test.

Triglycerides

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Triglycerides

Triglycerides are a form of fat and a major source of energy for the body. After you eat, increased levels of triglycerides are found in the blood as your body converts the energy you don’t need into fat right away. Eating more calories and sugars than your body needs may lead to elevated triglyceride levels and potential risk of cardiovascular disease.

VLDL Calculated

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VLDL Calculated

Very-low-density lipoprotein are a form of cholesterol that contains the highest amount of triglycerides of all lipoproteins. This test is not part of a routine cholesterol exam, and higher amounts can be a potential indicator of increased risk of stroke, coronary artery disease, and high blood pressure.

G6PD

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G6PD

Persons deficient in Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase may experience adverse reactions to high doses off Vitamin C. As such, this test is very important to those seeking to perticipate in IV therapies containing vitamin C.

E1, E2, E3

Progesterone

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Progesterone

Progesterone is a steroid hormone that has many functions for both men and women. Progesterone is responsible for regulating blood sugar, building bones, converting fat into energy, regulating thyroid hormone production, and rebooting libido. In women progesterone plays an important role in the menstrual cycle and in maintaining the early stages of pregnancy.

PSA

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PSA

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by cells of the prostate gland. The PSA test measures the level of PSA in a man’s blood.

Cortisol

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Cortisol

Cortisol is a steroid hormone made in the cortex of the adrenal glands. Almost every cell contains receptors for cortisol and, therefore, cortisol has many different actions depending on which cells it is acting upon. These effects include controlling the body’s blood sugar levels, regulating metabolism, acting as an anti-inflammatory, influencing memory formation, controlling salt and water balance, influencing blood pressure, and helping the development of the fetus.

DHEA

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DHEA

DHEA is a precursor to the sex hormones, testosterone and estrogen, which is predominantly produced in the adrenal gland and plays a pivotal role in stress response and immune function.

Free Testosterone

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Free Testosterone

Free testosterone is active and unbound testosterone. This means it's bioavailable and free for your body to use. Testing free testosterone, in addition to total, is critical to understanding how much testosterone your body produces, as well as how much the cells in your body are actually able to utilize.

Total Testosterone

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Total Testosterone

Total testosterone is the amount of testosterone in your blood. Along with free testosterone, total testosterone shows the body's ability to produce and maintain an optimal amount of testosterone for proper sexual, mental and physical function.

DHT

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DHT

DHT is an androgen that is required for sexual development in young males. However, as men age, DHT plays a less-crucial role in development and has been shown to bind to hair follicles, causing hair loss. DHT is also present in women and can also cause hair loss.

SHBG

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SHBG

Sex hormone-binding globulin is a protein that is produced by the liver and binds tightly to testosterone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and estradiol (an estrogen). In this bound state, it renders these sex hormones biologically inactive and unavailable.

FSH

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FSH

Primarily a reproductive hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is made by the pituitary gland in the brain. Control of FSH production is a complex system involving hormones produced by the gonads (ovaries or testes), the pituitary, and the hypothalamus.

LH

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LH

Luteinizing hormone (LH) is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain and is involved in stimulating cells to produce sex hormones.

IGF-1

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IGF-1

The insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) test is an indirect measure of the average amount of growth hormone (GH) being produced by the body. IGF-1 mediates many of the actions of GH, stimulating the growth of bones and other tissues, promoting the production of lean muscle mass, and the burning of fat.

TSH 3rd Generation

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TSH 3rd Generation

Thyroid-stimulating hormone is produced by the pituitary gland. It prompts the thyroid gland to make and release thyroid hormones into the blood, including T3 and T4, which help control your body's metabolism, weight, and temperature.

Free T3

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Free T3

Free T3 is the active form of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine. Thyroid hormones play vital roles in regulating the body’s metabolic rate, heart and digestive functions, muscle control, brain development, and the maintenance of bones.

Free T4

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Free T4

T4 is the main hormone secreted into the bloodstream by the thyroid gland. It is inactive and most of it is converted into an active form called triiodothyronine by organs such as the liver and kidneys.

Vitamin D 25OH

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Vitamin D 25OH

The main role of vitamin D is to help regulate blood levels of calcium, phosphorus and, to a lesser extent, magnesium. Vitamin D is vital for the growth and health of bones. Vitamin D has also been shown to influence the growth and differentiation of many other tissues and to help regulate the immune system.

Vitamin B12

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Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep the body's nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA.

Folic Acid

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Folic Acid

Folic acid (folate), along with vitamin B12, is important for the formation of red blood cells. Folate, along with other B vitamins, are also vital for nerve function. Folate is essential for the formation of DNA (genetic material) within every body cell.

Uric Acid

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Uric Acid

Uric acid is a chemical created when the body breaks down substances called purines. Purines are found in some foods and drinks, such as liver, anchovies, mackerel, dried beans, peas, and beer. Most uric acid dissolves in blood and travels to the kidneys, where it passes out in urine.

Hgb A1C

Ferritin

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Ferritin

Ferritin is a protein found inside cells that stores iron so the body can use it later. The amount of ferritin in your blood (serum ferritin level) is directly related to the amount of iron stored in the body.

Homocysteine

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Homocysteine

Homocysteine is a common amino acid (one of the building blocks that make up proteins) found in the blood and is acquired mostly from eating meat. High levels of homocysteine are related to the early development of heart and blood vessel disease.

CRP-HS

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CRP-HS

C-reactive protein is produced by the liver and is a marker of inflammation. Increased CRP level has been associated with an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, Alzheimer's, and other inflammatory diseases.

Lp(a)

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Lp(a)

Lp(a) is a lipoprotein that is similar to low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Like LDL, its presence is considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Insulin

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Insulin

Insulin is a hormone originating in the beta cells of the pancreas and serving as a principal regulator for the storage and production of carbohydrates. Its secretion is normally stimulated by increases in the amount of glucose in circulation. Insulin is central to regulating carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body.

Lp-PLA-2

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Lp-PLA-2

Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 is the only test cleared by the FDA to aid in assessing the risk of coronary artery disease and ischemic stroke.

APO A-1

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APO A-1

Apolipoprotein A-I is a protein that plays a major role in the metabolism of lipids and is the main protein component in HDL, the "good cholesterol".

APO -B

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APO -B

Apolipoprotein B is the primary Apolipoprotein of LDL "bad cholesterol". This test can be used, along with other lipid tests, to help determine the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

NT proBNP

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NT proBNP

Elevated plasma concentrations of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide has associated with with asymptomatic and symptomatic left ventricular dysfunction.

Prolactin

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Prolactin

Prolactin is a hormone produced in the pituitary gland, named for its role in lactation. It also has other wide-ranging functions in the body, from acting on the reproductive system to influencing behavior and regulating the immune system.

Pregnenalone

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Pregnenalone

Pregnenalone is a hormone produced in not only the adrenal glands and gonads (ovaries and testes), but is also synthesized by the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Optimal pregnenalone levels have been associated with the maintenance of healthy cognitive function and memory.

ACTH

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ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a hormone produced in the pituitary and serves to stimulate steroid production by the adrenal cortex. ACTH determinations are valuable in the differential diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency and hyper secretion.

Calcitonin

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Calcitonin

Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. It helps regulate calcium levels in your body and is involved in the process of bone building.

IGFBP-3

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IGFBP-3

Insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3 is a biomarker used to measure the levels of human growth hormone. IGFBP-3 has been shown to maintain a constant level over a 24-hour period. Human growth hormone has been shown to play an important role in how well the body is able to generate healthy tissue, lean muscle mass, and burn fat.

TPO Antibodies

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TPO Antibodies

Thyroid peroxidase (TPO), an enzyme normally found in the thyroid gland, plays an important role in the production of thyroid hormones.

Thyroglobulin Antibodies

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Thyroglobulin Antibodies

Thyroglobulin is produced and used in the thyroid gland to manufacture the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Through a reaction with thyroperoxidase, iodine binds to tyrosine residues in thyroglobulin, creating monoiodotyrosine (MIT) and diiodotyrosine (DIT).

Reverse T3

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Reverse T3

Reverse T3 is a non-functioning form of the active hormone triiodothyronine (T3). In the tissues, T4 normally converts to T3. However, other hormones such as cortisol may inhibit this conversion, producing reverse T3 (rT3).

Intact PTH

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Intact PTH

PTH helps the body maintain stable levels of calcium in the blood. It is part of the feedback loop that includes calcium, PTH, vitamin D and, to some extent, phosphorus and magnesium)

PT/PTT/INR

Phosphorus

GGT

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GGT

Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) is an enzyme found in many organs, such as the kidney, liver, spleen, and pancreas; however, the main source of GGT in the blood is the liver. GGT is usually the first liver enzyme to rise in the blood when any of the bile ducts that carry bile from the liver to the intestines become obstructed; for example, by tumors or stones.

Iron

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Iron

Iron is an essential nutrient to maintain life. It is needed in small quantities to help form normal red blood cells (RBCs) and is a critical part of hemoglobin, the protein in RBCs that binds oxygen in the lungs and releases it as blood circulates to other parts of the body.

ANA Screen

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ANA Screen

The ANA test identifies the presence of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) in the blood. ANA is a group of special antibodies produced by a person's immune system when it fails to adequately distinguish between "self" and "non self." These autoantibodies attack the body's own cells, causing signs and symptoms such as tissue and organ inflammation, joint and muscle pain, and fatigue. The presence of ANA is a marker of an autoimmune process and is associated with several autoimmune disorders).

RF (IgG, IgA, IgM)

Candida (IgG, IgA, IgM)

Celiac Profile

Vitamin B6

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Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 is a vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. The body needs vitamin B6 for more than 100 enzyme reactions involved in metabolism. Vitamin B6 is also involved in brain development during pregnancy and infancy, as well as immune function. B6 helps control levels of homocysteine in the blood.

RBC Magnesium

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RBC Magnesium

Magnesium plays many vital roles in preventing heart disease, controlling blood pressure, and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. RBC magnesium is the most precise way to assess intracellular magnesium status, and has been shown to be inversely related with hypertension.

RT3

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RT3

Reverse T3, or Reverse Triiodothyronine, can measure thyroid dysfunction at the cellular level and is an essential test in the diagnosis and management of an underactive thyroid.

TgAb

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TgAb

Thyroglobulin antibody targets thyroglobulin, which plays a crucial role in thyroid hormone synthesis, storage, and release. This advanced test helps determine the cause of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism and if an autoimmune thyroid disease is present.

TPOAb

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TPOAb

Thyroid peroxidase antibody test helps diagnose an autoimmune thyroid disease and distinguish it from other forms of thyroid dysfunction. TPO can be detected in Graves disease or Hashimotos thyroiditis.

“If you had asked me three months ago which of Snow White’s dwarfs I resembled, I would have said Sleepy, Grumpy, Dopey, and Sneezy! I was experiencing all of the typical symptoms of menopause, fearing that this is what life had in store for me at “This Age.” I was exercising and eating healthy, but my waistline continued to grow, lack of sleep made it difficult to function, and between my allergies and hot flashes, I was miserable. After 90 days of following Dr. Bloom’s protocol, I was a new woman. My husband was so amazed by my progress that he is planning a visit to the biostation, too!”